What does RIB stand for?

[WillB]

I am new here. I get that this is a boating site but what does RIB stand for ?? Recreational International boating??
Excuse my ignorance but knowledge is power?? :-)

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by WillB

I am new here. I get that this is a boating site but what does RIB stand for ?? Recreational International boating??

Excuse my ignorance but knowledge is power?? :-)

Rigid
Inflatable
boat

Welcome to RIBnet

[Obsidian]

Really Indestructible Bydesign

Welcome

[pagick]

The next question you will have is “what is a SIB”?
Soft inflatable boat.

[WillB]

Thanks Obsidian.
That's a light response from a dark name tag!!
I hail from Bournemouth just along the coast from you.
Seems this forum has some Really International Blokes!!

[ordovic1877]

FYI Boat stands for,

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